Items with tag “player development”

December 23, 2010, 11:50AM

Dear Santa, Do you believe in comebacks? I hope you do. And when I say "comebacks," I do not simply refer to your ability to comeback to Citi Field and leave presents under our tree this Christmas. I also do not want to discount that type of comeback (which, of course, is why I write to you this holiday season).... Full story »

June 06, 2010, 11:48PM

In recent years, the Mets farm system was looked upon as weak and lacking top prospects to use in trades. But the performance of young players like Ike Davis, Jenrry Mejia and Ruben Tejada have quieted those thoughts. So now the Mets have a chance to build on the success of their farm system..... Full story »

March 07, 2010, 11:20AM

Yesterday, Fernando Martinez led the Mets' offensive drive by smashing 2 home runs in a 4-for-4 day against the Nationals. On Friday, Jenrry Mejia's performance drew comparisons to the young Doc Gooden and more-experienced Mariano Rivera after hurling 2 1/3 perfect innings against the Marlins. Seeing the Mets' Future Stars performing so well so soon creates a lot of... Full story »